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Rock the streets of Carlsbad, CA with the Carlsbad 5000 - universally known as the World’s Fastest 5K! Making another podium finish this year on The BibRave 100, this race is nothing but sunshine and a party by the sea. As one runner noted, “The Carlsbad 5000 is one of the few 5Ks that I run, and I enjoy it very much. I'd definitely recommend it for all levels of runners!”
“Fast, flat, and downright fun!”
Come for the race and stay for the insane party! Runners enjoy amazing post-race beverages and live entertainment at the Finish Line festival, and cooling sea breezes keep runners ready to party all day. This legendary race keeps participants coming back year after year for another great race experience and another great party!